All Online retail & ecommerce articles – Page 137
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NewsBlack Friday transactions soar as shoppers bag bargains
Black Friday transactions have risen strongly year on year, early data showed.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Asos’ ‘ferociously intelligent’ chief growth officer
Asos’ decision to hire its first chief growth officer has sparked debate about what the job entails and why the business needs one now.
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NewsTrouva secures £17m investment to fuel overseas expansion
Trouva has raised £17m in its latest funding round to expand its international store network and has launched a dedicated German website.
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NewsOcado to open ‘mini’ customer fulfilment centre
Ocado has revealed it is opening a sixth customer fulfilment centre in Bristol as part of ongoing growth plans.
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NewsSosandar sales soar in first-half as investment pays off
Sosandar, the online womenswear specialist, has posted a rise in first-half sales and said investment was powering progress at the business.
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NewsIkea profits fall despite sales rise
Ikea’s full-year profits fell despite its online sales soaring 50%.
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NewsJust one in 20 Black Friday deals genuine, Which? says
Just 5% of deals being pushed by UK retailers over the Black Friday period will offer genuine discounts, according to a study by Which?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is shopping in stores like Primark really greener than online?
The boss of Primark owner Associated British Foods has claimed the high street chain is “a solution” to fashion’s sustainability crisis. Do his claims that shopping in-store is better for the environment really stack up?
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NewsEx-Topshop exec Shepherdson named chair of fashion rental business
Jane Shepherdson has been named as the chair of fashion rental start-up My Wardrobe HQ, the newest in a growing group of UK-based fashion rental businesses.
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NewsAsos recruits chief growth officer to bolster executive team
Asos has snapped up former Blink Health executive Robert Birge for the newly created role of chief growth officer.
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NewsThe Hut Group secures loan to invest in digital strategy
The Hut Group has secured millions of pounds worth of credit to invest in its online platform and build out its position as a digital leader in the beauty and wellness sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where does its Nike split leave Amazon?
With the news that Nike has decided to stop selling its products on Amazon, Retail Week looks at what repercussions that decision will have – for both businesses and the wider sector.
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NewsAlibaba kicks off £10bn share sale with Hong Kong listing
Alibaba has kick-started the sale of 500 million shares as part of the Chinese retail group’s plan to raise HK$100bn (£10bn) through a Hong Kong listing.
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Retail VoiceCustomers are a disruptive force in retail, so disrupt back
Buying behaviour has changed. Oli Freestone, head of institute at Capita, discusses some of the big shifts and what they mean for retailers looking to win market share.
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NewsMissguided teams up with holiday comparison site
Missguided has joined forces with online holiday comparison site Icelolly.com to offer customers the chance to compare holidays alongside shopping for fashion items.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has AO.com short circuited in Europe?
As AO.com revealed its plans to close its business in the Netherlands following disappointing half-year results in Europe, Retail Week speaks to chief executive John Roberts about how he plans to fix the “mistakes” made in Europe to get the business back on track.
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NewsAO closes Netherlands business as it focuses on sustainable growth
Electricals retailer AO World is shutting its business in the Netherlands as it focuses on building its UK and German operations.
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NewsDixons Carphone makes key hires to boost digital transformation
Dixons Carphone has appointed two roles to help boost the electrical retailer’s digital transformation.
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NewsShopping in-store more sustainable than online, claims Primark owner
The owner of Primark has defended its fast-fashion offering and said shopping in-store is more environmentally friendly and sustainable than online delivery.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Does challenger Takeoff Technologies threaten Ocado’s dominance?
The emergence of Takeoff Technologies, a grocery ecommerce pretender, has driven Ocado shares down and rattled investors. Retail Week looks at whether the new kid on the block could take the UK grocery pureplay’s delivery crown.